West Java Police 'Step' TGIPF, Already Makes A Football Game Security SOP

Illustration of security for football matches. (Photo via Antara)

BANDUNG - The West Java Regional Police (Polda Jabar) has compiled 106 articles for standard operating procedures or SOPs for securing football matches, Monday, October 10. This SOP was prepared by the Regional Police together with supporters, local committees and clubs in West Java.

This is an anticipatory measure so that the sad tragedy in Kanjuruhan Malang that killed 131 people does not happen again.

"These are the signs that we made based on agreements with all parties to be a common reference, a joint SOP, in organizing matches in the West Java region," said West Java Police Chief Inspector General Suntana, as quoted by Antara.

The Head of Public Relations of the West Java Police, Kombes Ibrahim Tompo added, this SOP will still be perfected. The articles in it are straightforward.

"For example, from the legal aspect, procedures, situational, then public acceptance as well. This must be tested first, when we will socialize it," said Ibrahim.

This step by the West Java Police should be appreciated, but it is too early. The reason is, the investigation process is still being carried out by a number of parties, including the Independent Fact Finding Joint Team (TGIPF) led by Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD.

So far, there has been no recommendation from the TGIPF regarding the tragedy in the Malang Village.

In addition, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) also stated that there would be supervision from the World Football Federation (FIFA) regarding the improvement of Indonesian football governance, including security issues.

This was stated in a letter submitted by FIFA to President Jokowi. It was stated that FIFA and AFC will collaborate with the Government of Indonesia in formulating protocol standards and security procedures carried out by the police based on international security standards.

Later, a transformation team will be formed which consists of elements of FIFA, AFC and the Government of Indonesia. Regarding security, the police will certainly be involved.